After giving birth, the bitch should be given some glucose water, milk and light saline. Adequate drinking water and a small amount of meat should be supplied 1-2 days after delivery, and the amount of meat should be gradually increased for 3-4 days. In 5-6 days, in addition to increasing meat, the number of meals per day can be increased to 3-4 times a day, and always keep clean drinking water; pay attention to the supplementation of vitamins and trace elements, and exercise appropriately. It is normal for some dogs to eat very little within 1-3 days after giving birth, but it should also be distinguished from the disease at this time, and it is also common to eat less within 1-3 days. After giving birth, the mother enters the stage of involution and discharge of lochia of the uterus. The bitch's lochia is dark red. Within 12 hours after giving birth, it can become bloody secretions, and the amount increases. After 2-3 weeks, it becomes mucus-like. After about 4 weeks, the uterus is involuted and the lochia is stopped. . The first estrus does not appear until 5-6 weeks postpartum. During the delivery and lactation stage of the bitch, it is best not to bathe the bitch, especially within a few weeks after delivery; because the stimulation of bathing may lead to the occurrence of lactation in the bitch, and attention should be paid to avoid other drinking-induced factors as much as possible. Stimulate. At this time, the food should be nutritious and balanced, and pay attention to the guarantee of protein, vitamins and trace elements.
The newborn dog has both eyes closed, and it takes about 10 days to open its eyes, and it can be extremely active and active at 21 days; at 3 weeks old, it can be liquid food, 5-6 weeks old You can try weaning. Newly-born puppies should eat colostrum in time, because colostrum has a high globulin content, which is very important for the healthy growth of puppies in the future; in addition, pay attention to the occurrence of pressure and frostbite , and to assist frail pups to breastfeed.
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